Directions

1. Put the chai, sugar, and a tiny pinch of salt into a small saucepan. Add 3 cups of water to the pan and set it over medium-high heat. Boil the mixture for 2 minutes, then shut off the burner and let the chai infuse for 10-12 minutes.
2. Pour the chai concentrate through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar. Discard the spices. Cover and chill. Store in the fridge.

To make an iced chai latte

1. Pour ¼ cup of the chai concentrate into a cocktail shaker. Add some ice, ⅓ cup of milk (dairy or plant-based), and ⅓ cup water. Shake for 20 seconds and pour into a tall glass — straining out the ice or leaving it in as you prefer. Add additional sweetener if you like. For a stronger chai flavor, use another 2 tablespoons of concentrate.
2. Alternatively, pour ¼ cup of the chai concentrate into a tall glass. Add ⅓ cup each milk and water. Stir well for 10 seconds add some ice and stir for 10 more seconds. Add more sweetener if you like.